Component Engineer

at  Delta Controls

JOB SUMMARY

The Component Engineer is responsible for maintaining approved components, usage, cost reduction and lifecycle management. The Component Engineer will provide support for component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management for both off-the-shelf and custom electronic and mechanical components.
Work Location: In-office
City: Surrey
Type: Permanent

REQUIRED OR STRONGLY PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Solid understanding of electronic theory and critical component parameters.
• Proficiency in the use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and other standard test equipment.
• Soldering and rework skills is an asset
• Familiarity with common shop tools (Drills, Saws, Calipers, etc).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Python is an asset
• Familiarity with EDA software (Altium Designer experience preferred)
• Experience with PLM tools (PTC Windchill experience preferred)
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of electronics compliance certifications (FCC, CE, UL, IEC)
• Good interpersonal communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-year degree in electronics, or similar or 2-year technology diploma plus 1 year electronics experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a Component or Electronics Engineering role
  Compensation: $66,000 - $80,000
  This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the base salary of new hires across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside this range and is dependent on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one component of the total compensation package and is subject to change, which may be modified in the futur

• Maintaining the Component Manager database to ensure information for all components is complete, correct, and up-to-date.
• Reviewing parts selected for new product designs for availability (immediate and long-term) and cost effectiveness, as well as working with the Manufacturing Engineer to ensure compatibility with manufacturing processes.
• Minimizing the impact of part obsolescence and unavailability by proactively identifying, testing, and qualifying alternate components.
• Assisting the manufacturing division with component yield and test issues.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with component manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors while ensuring rapid response to, and resolution of issues.
• Investigating component quality issues, developing an impact mitigation strategy with Manufacturing, and following investigations with manufacturers/vendors through to a conclusion.
• Performing design verification and in-circuit testing for component substitutions.
• Working with product management to proactively identify key dates in the lifecycle of products.
• Develop and maintain standardized test procedures and documentation for component evaluations.